2023 Santa Cruz Tallboy 5
A cult-classic mountain bike.
Say hello to the 2023 Santa Cruz Tallboy! The 5th generation is the best version yet. It has updated geometry and suspension kinematics. Also the ever-so-popular glovebox, a secure place for tools, tubes, snacks, and more. The frame comes in six sizes for a wide range of heights.
Chainstay length and seat angle are matched to each size, ensuring everyone gets the same handling and geometry. The flip chip adjusts geometry and suspension feel to better suit how and where you ride. VPP suspension is also back. Along with a threaded bottom bracket and internal cable routing.
Finally, there are two new colors. A sophisticated Matte Taupe and a bold Gloss Ultra Blue. This is the shortest travel bike in the Santa Cruz collection. Ready to crush all mountains and trails, and make you a better cyclist than you ever thought possible. Gear up for your most fun and daring rides yet.
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Available Colors
2023 Santa Cruz Tallboy 5 in Gloss Ultra Blue
2023 Santa Cruz Tallboy 5 in Matte Taupe
| Kit | R | S | GX AXS | X01 | GX AXS RSV | X01 AXS RSV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $5299 | $6199 | $8199 | $8599 | $9499 | $10399 |
| Weight | 13.99kg / 30.83lbs | 13.62kg / 30.04lbs | 13.46kg / 29.68lbs | 13.3kg / 29.32lbs | 13.32kg / 29.37lbs | 13.11kg / 28.89lbs |
| Material | Carbon C | Carbon C | Carbon C | Carbon CC | Carbon C | Carbon CC |
| Fork | RockShox Pike, 130mm | FOX 34 Float Performance, 130mm, 29" | RockShox Pike Select+ 130mm 29" | RockShox Pike Ultimate, 130mm, 29" | RockShox Pike Select+ 130mm 29" | RockShox Pike Ultimate, 130mm, 29" |
| Shock | FOX Float Performance DPS | FOX Float Performance DPS | FOX Float Performance Elite DPS | FOX Float Factory DPS | FOX Float Performance Elite DPS | FOX Float Factory DPS |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX AXS Eagle, 12spd | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX AXS Controller | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX AXS Controller | SRAM GX AXS Controller |
| Crankset | SRAM Stylo 6K 148 DUB 32t | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t | SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle 148 DUB, 32t | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB, 32t | SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle 148 DUB, 32t |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide T | SRAM G2 R | SRAM G2 RS | SRAM G2 RSC | SRAM G2 RS | SRAM G2 RSC |
| Brake Rotors | Avid Centerline 180mm | Avid Centerline 180mm | Avid Centerline 180mm | Avid Centerline 180mm | Avid Centerline 180mm | Avid Centerline 180mm |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
| Bars | RaceFace Ride, 760mm | Burgtec RideWide Alloy Bar, 800mm | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm |
| Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
| Front Hub | SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h | DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 28h | i9 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h | i9 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h | i9 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h | i9 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 28h |
| Rear Hub | SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h | DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 36t, 28h | i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h | i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h | i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h | i9 1/1, 12x148, XD, 28h |
| Rims | RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" | RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" | RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" | RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" | Reserve 30|SL 29", 28h | Reserve 30|SL 29", 28h |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Dissector 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR | Maxxis Dissector 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR | Maxxis Dissector 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR | Maxxis Dissector 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR | Maxxis Dissector 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR | Maxxis Dissector 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR | Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR | Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR | Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR | Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR | Maxxis Rekon 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, TR |
| Tubes | Reserve Tubeless Sealant | Reserve Tubeless Sealant | Reserve Tubeless Sealant | Reserve Tubeless Sealant | Reserve Tubeless Sealant | Reserve Tubeless Sealant |
| Seat Post | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo | WTB Silverado Medium Ti | WTB Silverado Medium CroMo | WTB Silverado Medium Ti |
Highlighted Features of the 2023 Santa Cruz Tallboy 5
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | Hi/Lo | 405/403 | 430/428 | 455/453 | 475/473 | 495/493 | 520/518 |
| Stack | Hi/Lo | 601/603 | 610/612 | 619/621 | 628/630 | 646/648 | 656/658 |
| Head Tube Angle | Hi/Lo | 65.7/65.5 | 65.7/65.5 | 65.7/65.5 | 65.7/65.5 | 65.7/65.5 | 65.7/65.5 |
| Seat Tube Length | 370/370 | 380/380 | 405/405 | 430/430 | 460/460 | 500/500 |
| Front Center | Hi/Lo | 708/708 | 737/737 | 766/766 | 790/790 | 818/818 | 847/847 |
| BB Height | Hi/Lo | 335/332 | 335/332 | 335/332 | 335/332 | 335/332 | 335/332 |
| BB Drop | Hi/Lo | 38/41 | 38/41 | 38/41 | 38/41 | 38/41 | 38/41 |
| Wheelbase | Hi/Lo | 1138/1138 | 1167/1167 | 1199/1199 | 1227/1227 | 1257/1258 | 1290/1291 |
| Rear Center | Hi/Lo | 430/431 | 430/431 | 433/434 | 437/438 | 439/440 | 443/444 |
| Head Tube Length | 95/95 | 105/105 | 115/115 | 125/125 | 145/145 | 155/155 |
| Top Tube Length | Hi/Lo | 555/556 | 579/580 | 602/603 | 622/623 | 644/645 | 671/671 |
| Seat Tube Angle | Hi/Lo | 76/75.7 | 76.3/76 | 76.7/76.4 | 76.8/76.6 | 77/76.8 | 77.1/76.8 |
| Standover Height | Hi/Lo | 680/676 | 693/691 | 696/693 | 698/695 | 698/695 | 701/698 |
Frequently Asked Questions
2023 Santa Cruz Tallboy 5
41mm upper and 52mm lower integrated headset cups. The SHIS name is IS 41/28.6 IS 52/40.
The geometry is based off a 130mm fork 130mm fork with a 44mm offset. You shouldn't have any less travel because the steering will be twitchy and the BB would get too low. 140mm is the maximum recommended travel fork.
Yes, it has ISCG-05 tabs for easy chainguide mounting. Most chainguides that are made for this standard should work.
It uses a 190x45mm shock with 8x30 hardware front and rear.
Recommended 2.5" tire.
The bike comes with a tube purse and a tool wallet. You should be able to fit a superlight tube, a small pump, tire lever, and misc odds and ends in these two bags.
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